Table 1.3: SVSU Braun Fellowship Recipients

Table 1.3: SVSU Braun Fellowship Recipients

Year Recipient Department Description 2006 Jesse Donahue Political Science Examine the intersection of politics, science and art in public spaces, especially zoos and aquariums during the New Deal. Thomas Renna History Continuation of extensive research on medieval history for publication in a book comparing Popes Boniface VIII and John XXII, two of the most significant popes during the Middle Ages. 2007 Eric Gardner English Uncover the work of black American writers during the 19th century, particularly those away from the Eastern cities of Boston, New York and Philadelphia.

Gretchen Owocki Teacher Education Write a book designed for K-5 educators on reading assessment and instruction, and use those strategies in SVSU’s reading clinic.

2008 M. Patricia Cavanaugh English Examine the history of tutoring and multiple existing techniques in the U.S. and abroad, as well as the psychological basis for successful tutoring.

Zhidong “Patrick” Pan Mathematics Examine the properties of mathematical transformations, and in particular reflexivity properties.

2009 Enayat Mahajerin Mechanical Engineering Author a textbook tailored to 21st century needs in the areas of mathematical modeling, contemporary numerical methods and computer programming.

Joseph OforiDankwa Management Study the emerging economy of West Africa, and specifically the nation of Ghana, to more fully describe the scope and opportunities associated with the West African market.

2010 Dorothy “Dottie” Millar Educational Technology & Development

Author a book on youth and young adults with disabilities and how family members or guardians can work with them toward achieving self-determination. Paul Teed History Author a book on the partnership of Joseph and Harriet Hawley, a married couple during the Civil War. 2011 Kenneth Jolly History Write a series of scholarly articles exploring AfricanAmerican activity in 20th century Detroit. David Stanton Biology Study the genetic composition of zebra mussels, an invasive species that has had a dramatic impact on Great Lakes water quality. 2012 Garry Johns Mathematics Study how college students learn mathematics to find optimal solutions that should have the greatest impact on student achievement. Hong Park Economics Survey 5,000 U.S. firms to collect data on in four major areas: organizational structures; organizational culture and environment; knowledge management practices; leadership; and outcomes of knowledge management.

2013 Elizabeth “Beth” Roe

Nursing Collaborate with clinical staff at long-term care facilities on methods designed to improve patient care. Stephen Taber Biology Team with SVSU students to search for insect species unknown to science.